If there were a fire and I could only take one (non-living) thing, it would be my Vitamix. It's so powerful that you can make a smoothie in about 5 seconds, and unlike other blenders, it breaks down the cell walls so you get all the nutrients as if you were juicing but without losing the fiber! I can't say enough good things. And I can't say enough good things about green smoothies! This green smoothie recipe is beautiful, delicious, and full of nutrition for anyone, but especially for new mothers.
Benefits for moms:
-The types and ratios of fats in a mother's diet is reflected in her milk. Half an avocado has 7 grams of monounsaturated fat (lowering baby and mom's risk for several diseases, as well as improving blood cholesterol!)
-Pregnant and breastfeeding women are the highest-risk group for iron-deficiency anemia, which can impact milk quality and supply in addition to making moms feel tired (as if having a newborn wasn't bad enough)! The vitamin C from the orange in this recipe increases absorption of the iron in the spinach.
-Nursing moms need more potassium, and this recipe is rich in it!
Blend until smooth. That's it! Sometimes I like to add berries, mango, or protein powder but the color is not nearly as pretty.
Benefits for moms:
-The types and ratios of fats in a mother's diet is reflected in her milk. Half an avocado has 7 grams of monounsaturated fat (lowering baby and mom's risk for several diseases, as well as improving blood cholesterol!)
-Pregnant and breastfeeding women are the highest-risk group for iron-deficiency anemia, which can impact milk quality and supply in addition to making moms feel tired (as if having a newborn wasn't bad enough)! The vitamin C from the orange in this recipe increases absorption of the iron in the spinach.
-Nursing moms need more potassium, and this recipe is rich in it!
Basic Green Smoothie:
-2 very ripe bananas (the riper the sweeter!)
-one orange
-3 handfuls of organic baby spinach
-half a ripe avocado
-1-2 cups filtered water
Blend until smooth. That's it! Sometimes I like to add berries, mango, or protein powder but the color is not nearly as pretty.
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